Lights and vision
Lights and vision
Exterior lights
Switching lights on and off
Fig. 40
Dashboard: Light switch
Light switch -f/_-
T urn the switch to the appropriate position. The
::oo� symbol lights up when the lights are on.
0 - Lights off (on vehicles for some markets the
daytime running lights* are switched on when
the ignition is switched on).
AUTO* - The automatic headlights switch on (and
off again) automatically according to the ambi
ent light conditions (for instance at dusk, in the
rain or in a tunnel).
::oo� - Side lights
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Dipped headlights
�- All-weather lights*
@!l - Rear fog Lig ht(s)
All-weather lights*
On vehicles with all-weather lights, the front
lights are adjusted automatically so that the
headlights on your own vehicle do not blind you,
for instance when driving on a wet road.
Automatic dynamic headlight range control*
Your vehicle is equipped with a headlight range
control to prevent oncoming traffic from being
dazzled when the vehicle is heavily laden. The
headlight beam settings are adjusted automati
cally (even during braking and acceleration).
ll This function is not available on all export versions.
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Light functions
The following Light functions depend on which
equipment is fitted in your vehicle and work only
when the Light switch is set to AUTO.
Static cornering light (turning light)*
(on
vehicles with LED headlights) - the turning Light
is automatically activated when the steering
wheel angle exceeds a specified value (up to
about 70 km/h) or when the turn signals are
switched on (up to about 40 km/h). This feature
provides better illumination at the side of the ve
hicle when you turn off at a junction.
Motorway light*
(on vehicles with LED head
lights) - this function adjusts the vehicle Lighting
on motorways, according to your speed.
Speed-dependent light distribution*
(on
vehicles with LED headlights) - this function ad
justs the light distribution as required in towns,
on motorways and on other main roads. Intersec
tions can also be illuminated if your vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system*.
Headlight dip settings for driving at home
and abroad1)
If you drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left
hand drive country, or vice versa, it is not neces
sary to adjust the headlights, as they are de
signed for use when driving on the left or right.
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WARNING
- The automatic headlights* are only intended
to assist the driver. The driver must always
ensure that the headlights are used when
required, and may have to switch them on
manually when the Light conditions or visi
bility are poor. For example, the light sen
sors are not able to detect fog. Therefore,
you should always switch on the dipped
headlights
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in these conditions and when
driving after dark.
- To avoid dazzling the traffic behind you, the
rear fog light should only be used in accord-
ance with statutory regulations.
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